How do you change your PSN username? Sony’s rolling out PlayStation Network online ID changes from 10th April in North America and 11th April in Europe, but you may be wondering how you can claim your new name. Fortunately, the platform holder’s made things pretty straightforward, allowing you to swap out your ancient username for a new one on the PlayStation 4 or online. Here’s what you need to do.
How to Change Your PSN Username on the PS4
To change your PSN username on the PS4, simply follow these steps.
Go to Settings
From the PS4’s dashboard, scroll up to the top menu and select the toolbox item labelled ‘Settings’.
Manage Your Online ID
Once you’re in ‘Settings’, click through the following items: ‘Account Management’ > ‘Account Information’ > ‘Profile’ > ‘Online ID’.
Change Your PSN Username
From this screen, you can either enter a PSN username of your choice, or select a custom one from the list of suggestions generated.
Complete the Online ID Change
You’ll need to click through a few more options to complete the PSN username change. If this is your first change, then it’ll be free of charge; any subsequent incur a £7.99/$9.99 charge. If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you’ll get a discount to £3.99/$4.99.
How to Change Your PSN Username via Web Browser
If you’d prefer to change your PSN username with a web browser, then we’ve outlined the process below.
Sign in to Your PSN Account
Visit this website and sign in to your PlayStation Network account.
Edit Your Online ID
Select ‘PSN Profile’ in the menu to the left, and then click on the ‘Edit’ button next to your Online ID.
Change Your PSN Username
Enter a new online ID or select one of the custom ones from the list of suggestions generated.
Complete the Online ID Change
You’ll have to click through a few more disclaimers and confirmations in order to confirm the PSN change. Remember that your first change will be free, but any subsequent alterations will be charged.
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Before i do this i will need to know if they fixed the problems that will arise once i change my name like trophies, online leader boards and games that i have purchased on psn are not affected. Did they address that or is that still a thing?
does anyone know what happens with PS3/Vita after a name change? does it just use your old name or do you lose all your trophies and stuff?
Id really like to hear about the potential issues and or what games may be affected. I reeeally want to change mine but not if it messes things up
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